Happy Monday to you!
This past week has been pretty awesome in terms of birding. I didn’t actually have to go further than my own back ‘field’. I am so blessed to be able to live where I do. There is so much nature to explore. (Also bugs to avoid, but that’s another story!)
While walking in the weeds in my back field, I was thrilled to discover a Red-Winged Blackbird’s nest. That would definitely explain why they were telling me off, and flying over head the whole time I was back there. I didn’t realize they made their nests in the tall weeds. The nest is literally being held up by the long grasses. It’s amazing how these birds weave their nesting material through the long weeds. Smart Birds!
This week I was able to photograph a lifer! A Warbling Vireo. Cute little guy. (Photo below)
One night this week my husband and I heard a loud high-pitched squawk outside our living room window. We knew it was an owl but really couldn’t figure out what owl. After doing some research we figured it was either a juvenile Barred Owl, or a juvenile Great Horned Owl. I am leaning towards the latter. I listened to sound waves on All about Birds. (Cornell website) If ever you are searching for a bird sound or trying to identify one…I highly recommend this site.
Please enjoy my collection below. Don’t be shy to comment or ask questions.
Here’s wishing you a week of Feathers, Wings & Beaks!
(lifer for me!)
